Head of Rail & Civils (Recruitment)

O\’Neill & Brennan is one of the UK and Ireland\’s leading construction industry service providers, with a turnover exceeding £100 million. While we are best known for our expertise in Labour, Trades, and Logistics, our White-Collar division has always been a key part of our success.

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With 14 offices across the UK and Ireland, we have built strong partnerships with Tier 1 clients and secured positions on highly sought-after PSLs. As part of our continued growth journey, we are now looking for an outstanding leader to drive our Rail & Civils division forward.

The Role:

In this pivotal role, you will take full ownership of our Rail & Civils recruitment services, leading from the front to deliver ambitious growth plans. You will combine a strong commercial mindset with deep sector expertise, building high-preforming teams, strengthening client partnerships, and securing new opportunities.

This is a rare opportunity to shape and grow a critical part of our business, and to do so within a supportive, forward-thinking organisation that rewards leadership, innovation, and results.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Growth – Develop and execute a business strategy to expand our Rail & Civils recruitment services.

Develop & maintain strong client relationships – Liaise with key stakeholders across rail and civil engineering projects.

Financial & Commercial Management – Take ownership of divisional P&L, ensuring profitability and operational efficiency.

Team Leadership – Build, mentor, and manage a dynamic recruitment team, driving performance and results.

Market Expertise – Stay ahead of industry trends, positioning O\’Neill & Brennan as a go-to partner in Rail & Civils recruitment.

About You:

Proven leadership experience in Rail & Civils recruitment

A strong network within the UK infrastructure sector and a track record of winning & developing client relationships.

Commercial acumen with experience managing P&L, business development, and strategic growth initiatives.

Excellent leadership & team development skills, fostering a high-performance culture.

What We Offer:

The successful candidate will receive an attractive package focused on individual and career development, strong financial reward, a structured 5-year individual career plan and a mature and supportive working environment.

Companywide benefits are listed below with a company commitment to ongoing review to ensure we can offer a market leading package to all our staff.

Competitive basic salary & market-leading commission structure

Director-led leadership training and mentorship

Clear and defined progression pathway

Flexible working options

Vitality Health Insurance & Life Assurance

Mobile phone & laptop provided

Modern office environment

If you are a strategic, results-driven leader with a passion for Rail & Civils recruitment and the ambition to drive real business growth, we\’d love to hear from you